ser levantado/levantada; ser suspenso/suspensa
1. To be raised or elevated from a lower to a higher position
The heavy box was lifted onto the shelf.
A caixa pesada foi levantada para a prateleira.
2. To have a restriction, ban, or burden removed
The travel ban was lifted after negotiations.
A proibição de viagem foi suspensa após negociações.
3. To be transported upward or away, especially by aircraft
The supplies were lifted by helicopter to the mountain village.
Os suprimentos foram levantados por helicóptero para a aldeia na montanha.
4. To have one's mood or spirits elevated
Her spirits were lifted by the good news.
Seu ânimo foi levantado pela boa notícia.
The passive construction 'be lifted' is frequently used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts, particularly in news media regarding sanctions or restrictions. In Brazilian culture, the phrase 'ser levantado' (be lifted) is also commonly used metaphorically to describe emotional uplift or encouragement, reflecting the importance of emotional expression in Brazilian communication.
Related Idioms & Phrases
be lifted off one's feet (estar fora do chão)
be lifted from obscurity (ser tirado do anonimato)
spirits be lifted (o ânimo ser levantado)
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